E O Smith Elementary School serves 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
63%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend E O Smith Elementary School?
165 students attend E O Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of E O Smith Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E O Smith Elementary School?
E O Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does E O Smith Elementary School offer ?
E O Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is E O Smith Elementary School part of?
E O Smith Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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